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City council asks governor for pink salmon fishery disaster designation

The Homer City Council at their Monday, Oct. 14 meeting, passed Resolution 24-108 requesting Gov. Mike Dunleavy designate…

A model presents a frog mask created by Carly Garay for the 2023 Homer Wearable Arts show ‘Camp.’ Photo by Annie Garay.

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Wearable Arts returns to the runway in downscaled 2024 show

Homer’s Wearable Arts Runway Show returns to the stage on Friday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 10 p.m.…

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Diamond Creek trail reopened for public use

Mudslides resulting from heavy rains on Oct. 11 previously washed out a portion of the trail’s upper leg.

Homer celebrates Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Division III First National Bowl at Veterans Memorial Field at Wasilla High School in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer knocks off Kenai for 2nd DIII title in 3 years

The football team knocked off defending state champion Kenai Central

Homer Public Library (Photo by Sarah Knapp)

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Full state funding restored to libraries for FY25

A supplemental Public Library Assistance grant was awarded to Alaska libraries on Oct. 15

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Kenai Central volleyball wins Lady Grizzly Invitational

Homer tied for fifth in the tournament’s Gold Bracket

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Homer knocks off Barrow, advances to Division III final

The visiting Homer football team defeated Barrow 6-0 on Saturday in the Division III semifinals.

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Pier One Theatre’s “Fiddler on the Roof” cast perform their final bows at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 13<ins>,</ins><ins> 2024,</ins> at the end of the first week of performances<ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>.

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‘Fiddler’ returns for 2nd weekend at Mariner Theatre

Homer’s “Fiddler on the Roof” production begins the second weekend of shows on Friday, on Oct. 18. The…

Joolee Aurand, on bottom, demonstrates a yoga pose in this undated photo taken in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Yogicstatica returns Sunday for 7th year at Bunnell

For the seventh year, Homer yoga instructors are offering a full day of yoga classes to the community…

Agnew::Beck project consultant Shelly Wade explains the public feedback process at the Comprehensive Plan Open House on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center auditorium in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Comp plan team to hold community work session

The public is invited to share feedback on three potential growth scenarios on Tuesday

Kenai Peninsula Borough Purchasing & Contracting Director John Hedges speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during their work session in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly introduces ordinance to fund SPH women’s health center

A public hearing for KPB Ordinance 2024-19-25 will be held on Oct. 22

State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law

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Homer man sentenced for sexual assault

Allen Gonzalez was convicted by a Homer jury in June

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Diamond Creek Trail closed indefinitely

Recent rains caused a mud slide on the trail, making it impassable